Assistant Manager, Group Finance

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager, Group Finance, plays a pivotal role in supervising the finance team and ensuring the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial operations and reporting. This individual is responsible for overseeing the preparation of accounting entries, managing month-end closings, and conducting financial analysis while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies for the non-hospital business units (BU) within Sunway Healthcare Group. This role is crucial in supporting management's planning and decision-making process by providing detailed financial commentary and analysis on the company's financial performance and position.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the non-hospital BU finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial operations and reporting.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of accounting entries, maintaining the integrity of financial data.
• Manage month-end closing activities, ensuring all financial records are up-to-date and compliant with internal controls and company policies.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide detailed commentary on the company's financial performance and position.
• Support management's decision-making process by providing relevant financial insights and analysis.
• Ensure best practices in financial data capturing, especially in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the general ledger.
• Plan and execute stock-take activities, ensuring accurate reflection of physical stock balance in the system.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents for audit and tax-related matters.
• Coordinate with company secretarial services and bankers for various financial and compliance requirements.

Administrative Function

• Maintain data accuracy and integrity in the financial system.
• Generate invoices and follow up on outstanding payments, collaborating with the operations team for efficient collection processes.
• Review and approve vendor payments, ensuring timely disbursement and compliance with payment terms.
• Calculate and prepare doctor payments and statements, addressing any financial-related queries from doctors.
• Monitor the company's cash flow position, proposing optimal funding solutions when necessary.

Operational Efficiency

• Lead efforts to improve financial processes and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure that financial tasks are completed effectively in line with organizational goals.

Who are we looking for

• Degree in Accounting or any professional or finance equivalent.
• ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MIA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years of work experience, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, strong in accounting knowledge, and understanding of financial system flows.
• Good presentation and writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical-minded, detail-oriented, a problem-solver, strategic thinker, and highly organized.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willing to take on new challenges and work in a fast-paced environment.